Toasted Couscous Recipe

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4.7

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    65 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Toasted Couscous Recipe

Toasted Couscous takes boring, plain couscous and uses simple methods of browning and infusing to add flavor to this 10-minute side dish.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot , minced
  • 1 heaping cup small couscous
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 minutes, until they start to soften.
  2. Add the dry couscous, stirring to toast, for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken broth and salt, fluffing with a fork. Place the lid on the saucepan for 1-2 minutes, fluff again. If it sticks, add 1-2 teaspoons more olive oil and serve.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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